20+ Things To Do In Banff National Park to see the Best of the Canadian Rockies

These are the top things to do in Banff National Park to explore the best of the Canadian Rockies. I spent a wonderful week in Banff in June discovering all it had to offer, so here were my must-dos from hiking, to jaw dropping view, and learning a bit of history about the park!

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Top Things To Do In Banff National Park

The best things to do in Banff span from things to do in town to outdoor adventures around the park.

But all the top things to do in Banff National Park are included in my printable and digital checklist. It’s a great way to keep track of what you’ve done and what’s left on your list of things to do in Banff Canada! It also includes a packing guide and even things to do in Canmore!

1. The Town of Banff

Banff is the largest resort town in Banff National Park so it’s well worth exploring. Not only are there are a few things to do in Banff town but it’s also a good base to stay during your trip to explore the nearby surrounding attractions in the Canadian Rockies.

Spend some time just wandering through the small quant small town streets, talking to locals (or fellow tourists!), and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

2. Take a Photo With the Banff Sign

Before you even enter the town, there’s a classic Banff sign. This is the ultimate proof that you were actually in Banff, so you absolutely need a photo with you and the Banff sign! Otherwise, were you really even there…?

You can park in the nearby parking lot if you drove to town, and walk over to the sign.

brown letters standing up to read: Banff on the side of the road as you entre the town. There's a mountain in the distance, and trees to your right.

3. Walk Along Banff Avenue

Banff Avenue is the main street (and the widest street!) in the town of Banff. This is where you’ll find all the main restaurants, shopping, and even views. Yup, you’ll get some of the most iconic photos of Banff town with the towering Cascade Mountain above it. This is the perfect spot to come for lunch and dinner and do your souvenir shopping as you digest.

P.S. The most Canadian place to shop for a souvenir is the Roots on Banff Avenue, for some classic Roots sweatpants.

4. Grizzly House Fondue

One of the only restaurants you have to eat at in Banff town is Grizzly House for fondue on Banff Avenue. Banff, and even Alberta, don’t have many local food they’re known for, except for fondue. So with that in mind, fondue is really the only thing you have to try in Banff.

I know fondue isn’t actually Canadian, it’s Swiss. But it was brought over when Swiss mountaineers came to map out the Canadian rocky mountains. They not only brought with them their knowledge of mountaineering, but also some culture, like fondue!

Fun fact: The Grizzly House wasn’t always about the fondue. It actually opened as a disco nightclub and needed to serve food for their liquor license. But nonetheless, this Banff establishment has been around since the late 60’s serving locals their fondue.

The Grizzly House is often full, so I recommend making a reservation well in advance.

an overhead photo of a pot of cheese fondue with pieces of bread in a bowl and vegetables next to it, although you can really only see a pile of onions on top.

5. Banff Park Museum

At the end of Banff Avenue is a historical large log cabin – you can’t miss it! You can simply admire the unique architecture from the outside, or go inside to enjoy the Banff Park Museum.

The Banff Park Museum is a natural history museum showcasing the history of Banff through specimens of flora and fauna. Yes, they have over 5 000 natural history specimens from bees to bears (so this might not be for everyone!).

The main downside is that the museum has limited opening hours, so be sure to check when it’s open before you arrive.

6. The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies explores the history of the Rockies through art, artifacts, and archives instead of specimens (making it a very good alternative to the Banff Park Museum!).

It’s truly spectacular to go back in time through paintings to see the town has changed over the years. They offer both permanent and temporary exhibitions, making it a good destination even for repeat visitors to Banff.

7. Walk Through The Cascade of Time Gardens

At the opposite end of Banff Avenue, across the Bow River is the Cascade of Time Gardens. Spend some time walking through the gardens, relaxing, and taking in the best view. It’s one of the best places to get a view of the town of Banff down Banff Avenue and Cascade Mountain behind it. It really puts things in perspective!

In front of the gardens is an old stone building, which is in fact a historical building but not one that you can tour. It’s just the Banff National Park Administration building. At least it’s still pretty to look at from the outside!

a stone path way surrounds a manmade pond above the streets and a bride leading towards town. In the distance, passed the town, is a giant mountain , taking over the sky. making you realize how small you are.

8. Bow River Falls (& Trail)

The Bow River flows through Alberta and into the Canadian Rockies. You can follow it all the way from Calgary, through Canmore, to Banff National Park and the town of Banff. In fact, the Bow River sandwiches the town of Banff on one side (with Cascade Mountain on the other!).

But a top thing to do in Banff is to actually walk along the river from the town to the Bow River Falls. There’s a lovely hike, about 15 minutes along the river. For the best view of the falls, you’ll want to start the walk across the Bow River bridge from town (as though you were going to the Time of Cascade Gardens). You can also drive to the viewpoint of the falls, there’s a parking lot at the base.

From the Bow River Falls view point, you’ll also get see the start of Mount Rundle.

If you don’t cross the Bow River bridge from Banff town, there is another small hiking path to another viewpoint: Surprise Corner…

a crisp photo of a river coming down from a short waterfall and turning immediately around the bend where there's land on the other side

9. Surprise Corner

Surprise Corner is a sharp turn around the mountain on the road. But there is a viewpoint here that gives you a view of the Banff Springs Hotel. You can see the size of it and how much it’s nestled among the mountains in the trees.

P.S. If you choose to hike to Surprise Corner from town, it’s about 15 minutes but be aware that the end of the trail is actually on the road. So you’ll definitely want to be wary. Alternatively, you can drive, there’s a small parking lot across from the viewpoint.

10. Banff Springs Hotel (Lunch, Afternoon Tea)

Speaking of the Banff Springs Hotel, this is also a must do in Banff National Park. Today it’s a Fairmont brand hotel, but it wasn’t always. In fact, this historical hotel has been around since the 1880s, long before Fairmont even existed!

a brown chateau hidden amongst the trees of the mountains in the Canadian rockies.

Of course, you can book a room to stay in this historical hotel but it will cost you! So if you can’t afford it (like me!), you’ll still want to spend some time exploring it. The hotel itself is stunning. And it’s completely free to go inside the hotel lobby and enjoy the hotel grounds outside.

So be sure to go inside to see the architecture and decor. But they also have historical photos on the walls of Banff Park and the hotel from over the years.

But you’ll also want to see the back terrace for more jaw dropping views of the Canadian Rocky mountains (that you can’t otherwise get!). You see the Bow River flow through the mountains from Banff Town and beyond!

If you have time (and the weather cooperates!), I recommend enjoying a meal, or a drink on the outdoor terrace to enjoy the view for even longer. P.S. If the restaurant is full go to the cafe in the front of the hotel and order takeaway. Bring it to the back and find a spot to sit and enjoy the view with a snack or lunch (it will also be much less expensive than the restaurant too!).

Another popular thing to do at the hotel is to book Afternoon tea at the Fairmont. But after countless times being disappointed with my experience at a Fairmont Afternoon Tea (including at the Chateau Lake Louise), I can no longer recommend this as a thing to do… read more about my experiences, and my alternatives!

a dark room with cushy armchairs and tables. There. are two archways into another section of the room, where people are seated near the large windows behind them. This is why its so dark inside. The windows are the perfect viewpoint of the bow river, and the canadian rockies.

11. Explore the Cave & Basin National Historic Site

The Cave and Basin National Historic site explores the original natural and historical sites of Banff National Park. This is very different from the Banff Park Museum (there aren’y any specimens here!). If you only have enough time for one museum in Banff, I would recommend starting with the Cave & Basin National Historic Site.

This museum was built around the first natural hot spring discovered in the Banff mountains. As it turns out, these hot springs are what put Banff (and really Canada) on the map. I had no idea before visiting that Banff was a source of natural hot springs!

At the museum, you’ll get to see the original hot spring. Unfortunately, you can no longer swim in it. But locals would bathe here for centuries for its natural health benefits. The museum will also explain even more about the geography and the history of the park, and how it was the start of National Parks.

Fun fact: the large empty courtyard at the natural historic site is actually covering up an old pool. This is where you were able to swim in the natural hot spring water. Due to structural issues, they had to close the pool, but my mom did actually swim in it when she visited as a teen! Don’t worry there is another option if you do want to swim in the natural waters of Banff (continue reading to find out where!).

The Cave and Basin Natural Historic Site also has some trails to explore in the area and give even more history about the land. Walk up the mountain for more aerial views, and to see the first hotel in the Canadian Rockies. Then walk down the mountain for a completely different landscape of marshland and mountains.

the original natural hot spring in a cave in banff national park. The water is still a vibrant blue colour even though it's in a dark cave. The rock walls are creepy looking, very dark with a yellow hue from the light shining

12. Relax in the Banff Upper Hot Springs

If you are interested in relaxing in some of the natural hot spring water from the Canadian Rockies, head to the Banff Upper Hot Springs. This is a manmade pool that is filled with the natural hot spring water.

I included it on my list because it is a very popular thing to do in the National Park, but I would argue you can’t skip it. It depends how interested you are in swimming in the natural hot spring water…

I did go see what is was all about, and it’s a bit of a let down. I know the water is natural, but it just looks like a typical pool, which isn’t very exciting. And the pool itself also felt a bit crowded to actually be relaxing. I will admit though, it does have a fantastic view of the Canadian Rocky mountains!

So instead of the Banff Upper Hot Springs, I just went to relax at my hotels hot tub after a long day outside hiking. P.S. I stayed at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge just outside the town of Banff, but they had a killer hot tub experience!

a view overlooking the banff upper hot springs that are overlooking mount rundle in the canadian rockies. It's a bum shaped pool (two half circles) with people sitting along the edge. It looks like a typical swimming pool There's one lifeguard in a high seat, with a blue and yellow iconic old school umbrella shading the lifeguard. The mountains are the view everyone is looking at, rocky mountains covered in green trees before the sky takes over the top third of the photo with a giant cloud passing above on an otherwise blue sky and sunny day.

13. Go up the Banff Gondola

The Banff Gondola is one of the top things to do in Banff Canada, but this one I would argue is worth it! The Banff Gondola takes you all the way up Sulphur Mountain. From the gondola, you can walk to the higher peak and see the Cosmic Ray station (I will admit, the views are about the same though from each peak so you don’t have to walk there).

But I do think the Banff Gondola was worth the high cost because you get an entirely different perspective on the town of Banff (and you can see how small it is!). I recommend doing the Banff Gondola towards the end of your stay in Banff so that you can appreciate seeing everywhere you’ve been from higher up. But you can read my full guide to the Banff gondola in my post.

the view from a banff gondola looking at another banff gondola going up (or down) the cables lines above. IT's very small, you can slightly make out one body sitting inside. They have a great view all day of the candian rockies and the town of banff below.

14. Tunnel Mountain Trail (The Hoodoos)

The Tunnel Mountain trail can be as short or as long as you want the hike to be. I had a more limited time in Banff so prioritized seeing the main attraction on the Tunnel Mountain Trail: the Banff Hoodoos. There are a few parking lots along the trail, but for the shortest hike, park at the Hoodoos Trail Head.

If you didn’t know, Hoodoos are long and skinny rock formations. They’ve formed from erosion over the years, being chiseled away by the elements (rain and wind). So now they look like creepy little rock ghosts. There are about five hoodoos you can spot along the Tunnel Mountain trail just a short hike from the parking lot.

among a layer of trees, you can see three tall and skinny rock formations standing taller. Behind them is a classic banff national park scene: the bow river teal blue rushing from side to side of the photo cutting the image in half. The trees still continue in a field on the other side, even leading up a tall rocky mountain. There's still a bit of snow on the top. But the skies are completely clear.

15. Mount Norquay Lookout

The Mount Norquay Lookout is both a viewpoint and an experience to get to, kind of like the Banff Gondola but free (making it a good alternative). Instead of a gondola ride, you have to drive a very curvy and steep road. The corners are seriously 180 degree turns… And although the road could fit two cars, it felt much smaller than it actually is when you’re driving up and down a mountain. Let’s just say, my mom still had to close her eyes for the drive. But she was very happy with the view as a payoff.

Even if you’ve also already done the Banff Gondola, the Mount Norquay lookout is still worthwhile. For starters, the drive up is a completely different experience. And even though the view is similar to the top of Sulphur Mountain (you’re looking at the same points of interest), you’re much closer. So you can see a bit more of the points of interest around town. And on top of that, you’re looking at it from a different angle.

I think I also enjoyed the Mount Norquay Lookout a bit more because once you were at the top, it felt very safe. You were able to walk along the grassy mountain to enjoy the view and not fear for your life about falling off the edge of a mountain at any point.

It’s also a quick stop that you can easily squeeze in to the start or end of your day in Banff.

the view of mount norquay lookout. It looks like a large grassy field, but that's a mountain's edge. It slowly dips down, towards the view of banff town below and the rocky mountains in the distance.

16. Lake Minnewanka (Stewart Canyon Bridge)

Lake Minnenwanka is a taste of the blue waters you’ll see a bit farther in Banff National Park. This beautiful park is littered with hikes, water activities, and views.

Even though you’re greeted with a massive lake, you won’t want to swim in it the second your touch the water – it’s COLD! So one of the top things to do here is to actually take a cruise over the lake to be able to see the entire lake and learn more about the history of the land.

Otherwise, you can also hike around the lake – although you definitely won’t be able to go nearly as far (as fast!). The Lake Minnewanka trail goes through wooded forest and along the lake. I did the first part until the Stewart Canyon Bridge, a main viewpoint, and then turned back. But if you’re feeling up for it, you can hike to Aylmer Lookout for a view of the lake from above.

But no matter what you decide to do at Lake Minnewanka, you have to bring a picnic lunch to be able to enjoy it with a view. There is a small snack bar to buy some food, but expect a line – no matter when you’re visiting. So you’d rather be safe than sorry and have food with you.

the back of a couple that sits on a rock overlooking lake minnewanka. There are people kayaking on the water. The lake leads all the way into a valley of mountains in the canadian rockies.

17. Vermilion Lake and/ or Two Jack Lake For Sunrise

Seeing the sunrise over the Canadian Rockies one of the top things to do in Banff National Park. If you can wake up for it, it will be well worth it, especially if you know where to go…

Vermilion Lake and Two Jack Lake are the ultimate sunrise destinations to visit from the town of Banff. Vermilion Lake is closer (depending on where you’re staying, you might even be able to walk here from town!). You’ll get a gorgeous view of the lake with Sulphur Mountain in the distance. And hopefully, if the weather cooperates, you’ll get a vibrant sunrise and a perfect the reflection in the lake below.

Two Jack Lake is actually connected to Lake Minnewanka, and it’s much smaller than Vermilion. You’ll be looking at some different Canadian Rocky mountains here, like Mt Inglismaldie and Mount Girouard. But you’ll get a similar calm waters and reflections. Two Jack Lake also has a beautiful line of evergreen trees lining the base of the mountains along the water.

P.S. You should dress much warmer for sunrise views than you would for the day out in Banff. It’s always a lot chillier in the mornings, and you’ll be standing around while you watch the sun rise. I alway dressed in layers for the sunrise wake ups, including two layers of pants! Use my packing guide to stay organized packing for Banff.

a perfect reflection in a lake of a section of trees on the left, leading into a rocky mountain and then more trees below. — *Two Jack Lake at sunrise*

18. Morant’s Curve

Morant’s Curve is a famous lookout spot on the drive from the town of Banff to Lake Louise. You’ll see the curving Bow River and winding train tracks alongside it. If you’re patient, try to wait for the Canadian Pacific train to pass and witness the iconic ‘S’ shape it makes.

P.S. There’s no schedule for the train because it’s a cargo train (i.e. not for people) so you have to wait for it or get lucky. My dad finally saw the train on his last trip to Banff, but it took him a good 5 visits to Morant’s Curve see it!

Morants curve viewpoint looking down through the evergreens at the curving river below, with the train tracks beside it and the mountains at the end. The sky is almost clear blue except for a few puffy white clouds.

19. Johnston Canyon

Johnston Canyon is a one of a kind hike through the bottom of a canyon, although I will admit also slightly terrifying. You’re walking on a suspended bridge next to the rocky mountain and above the rushing water below. It’s surreal though!

Along the trail, there are two waterfalls as a viewpoint. You can turn back after the second waterfall, or decide to continue along the trail to the Ink Pots. Read my full guide to Johnston Canyon.

johnston canyon suspension bridge is attached to a rocky cliffside hanging above the rushing teal glacier water below. It wraps all the way around until you can't see it anymore. On the other side of the water is another rock wall. You can't see the top of the walls, but through them above the water is a layer of green trees.

20. Lake Louise

I probably don’t even have to go into too much detail about Lake Louise. This is the iconic turquoise lake of the Canadian Rockies, and for good reason. It’s STUNNING! The colour of the water, the mountains encircling the lake, and a glacier at the end adding a forever snow capped mountain.

Even though Lake Louise can be overcrowded, you have to visit AT LEAST once on your trip to Banff National Park. You can read my tricks on the best times to visit (with the least tourists), and what to do in and around Lake Louise (because yes, even around the lake itself there’s a plethora of things to do…).

the perfect reflection over lake louise. The rocks on the shore lead your way across the teal blue water, but they're so calm that you can see a perfect reflection of the mountains above them. The sun is hitting on the mountain on the right as it starts to rise, giving it a vibrant yellow hue.

21. Hike to Lake Agnes Tea House

From Lake Louise, one of the top things to do in Banff National Park is to hike the Lake Agnes Tea House Trail. You do end up at a tea house where you can enjoy daily baked goods and tea! This is a truly one of a kind experience. I’ve never hiked to such a unique destination before where I could refuel, go to the bathroom, and relax by a lake.

Read my full guide to hiking to Lake Agnes Tea House, because it’s not as much of a beginner hike as they make it out to be.

22. Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake is the second most popular lake in the Canadian Rockies, after Lake Louise. This lake is somehow even more blue and even more magical than Lake Louise (it could be because it’s also just a little bit harder to get to, adding to its’ allure!). You see, you can’t simply drive up to Moraine Lake anymore as you used to, but you’ll have to book a shuttle.

I go into more detail about how to visit Moraine Lake, and what to do while you’re there in my post.

the vibrant blue water at moraine lake form the rock pile. Rocks lead your eye to the lake from the bottom of the photo, jutting out from the ground. The lake is so bright but still able to reflect the trees around it, the sky, and the mountains in the distance at the far end of the lake. They are in a row leading across the entire photo.

23. Drive the Icefields Parkway

And finally, from Lake Louise you’ll also want to drive along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park all the way to Jasper National Park. Once again, there’s an entire list of things to do on one of the most scenic drives in Canada, see my list of all the top stops on the Icefields Parkway… p.s. it includes Peyto Lake, Mistaya Canyon, the Columbia Icefields and more!

columbia icefields in jasper national park a photo of the athabasca glacier as it comes down through the adjoining mountains. Its been receding over the years, it's left a puddle in front of it, reflecting the sky above.

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Banff Travel Guide

Use it digitally on your phone to check off top attractions as you do them. Or print it out in one of three size formates, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5, or 2.75 x 4.25 for a packable mini travel planner!

Pages include:

Cover page
Banff at a Glance: with tips for travelling to Banff National Park
Banff Checklist: don’t miss a top thing to do in Banff by checking off activities as you do them!
Additional notes, to write travel info or favourite memories you don’t want to forget!

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Planning A Trip to Banff National Park Logistics

If it’s your first time visiting Banff National Park, here are some logistical things to know to book your trip. To make the most of your trip to Banff National Park, be sure to print out my Banff National Park things to do checklist.

How Long Do You Need in Banff?

I visited Banff for six days and it was the perfect amount of time to hike, relax, and see the best of the best of the Canadian Rockies. I did spend one day in Calgary when I arrived so that I could have six full days in Banff.

the streets of banff avenue in banff town national park canada on a very sunny day. A shop is on the left side, with trees lining the other side of the sidewalk. And a glorious canadian rocky mountain is in the background

I split my time between Banff town and Lake Louise, staying three nights in each place. This made it easier to explore the surrounding areas with less back and forth driving. On top of that, it’s better to stay at Lake Louise to see Lake Louise!

I definitely didn’t overstay my welcome after six days in the park. I could have stayed longer, as there was always more to do, but now this just means I have an excuse to go back!

Where Should You Stay in Banff (Hotel Recommendations)

As I mentioned, I recommend booking a hotel both in Banff town and near Lake Louise. But wherever you stay, you want to make sure to book AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. The hotels book up, FAST! It’s better to book earlier with cancellation than book too late and all the hotels are full. I booked my hotels in February for my trip in June and the hotels in the town were already sold out.

In the end I was very happy with my stay at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge. It was COZY and offered a bigger room with a balcony. And you can still walk to the town from the hotel (it’s about 15 minutes, but it is uphill on the way back). Staying here also gave me an escape from the crowds and a way to walk off my dinner! Plus you’re on a vacation in the country anyway, so it was okay to not stay in the town!

the glorious in ground hot tub at the buffalo mountain lodge at sunset. It's a stone pathway around the bubbling hot tub as the jets are on. The sun is hitting the surrounding lodge above it, adding a beautiful warmth to the image.

My parents went back the following year and stayed at the Mount Royal Hotel. They confirmed that the rooms are quite small, but it’s still a good option for a hotel in the town itself if you wanted to be in the heart of the action.

In Lake Louise, you don’t have a lot of options for places to stay because you want to stay within walking distance to the lake. I stayed at the Deer Lodge, it has some pros and some cons you can read about in my honest review. But it’s not bookable for the next year as they offered their rooms to Lake Louise staff after their residences had a fire.

Of course you can stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, that is a once in a lifetime experience if you can afford it! You can’t get closer to the lake than that!

How To Get to Banff (from Calgary)

Unfortunately, there’s no airport (or train anymore) in Banff National Park. The closest airport to Banff is the Calgary International Airport. From Calgary, you have three options to get to the park: take an airport shuttle, a bus, or rent a car (and drive).

The drive is about an hour and a half from Calgary to Banff (town). If you don’t drive to Banff, keep in mind how you’re going to get around in Banff National Park once you arrive. There is public transport in the park, but it was definitely very convenient to also have a car… There are also rental car options in the town itself.

a bright vibrant image of different coloured flowers on the bottom, hiding your view of the town of banff but fully seeing the large mountain that looms over it. It's still snow capped, and a cloud is starting to encompass the top

Airport Shuttle

If you don’t want to waste any time getting to Banff, you can hop on a shuttle at the airport when you land. This will be more expensive than taking a shuttle from downtown Calgary, but it also saves you time and money getting to Calgary (so it might balance).

Bus from Calgary

There are two bus companies that leave from Calgary, stop in Canmore, and Crowfoot, and finally in Banff: FlixBus and RiderExpress. But FlixBus pick up and drop off locations are better than RiderExpress, actually picking you up in Downtown Calgary and on Beaver street in Banff (it’s also half the price!).

If the downtown pick up doesn’t work for you, they do offer three other pick up locations throughout Calgary. Taking the bus from Calgary will take a bit longer than driving yourself, because they do have more stops on their route, taking closer to two hours (about a half hour longer).

Rent a Car (& Drive)

And finally, you can rent a car and drive, which is what I did. I rented from Avis at the Calgary airport but only because I booked too late and Enterprise was sold out of cars. I DON’T recommend Avis after this experience, and now only trust Enterprise for my rental cars from now on! I have yet to have a bad experience with them!

Driving takes a about an hour and half, but now you can also stop along the way, like in Canmore! As I mentioned, it’s also convenient to have the car in Banff National Park to easily get around to different attractions, because they aren’t all in the town.

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What to Pack for a Trip to Banff (in the Summer!)

My biggest takeaway from the weather in Banff is that it’s very unpredictable. It changes drastically, and quickly based on the time of day, where you are in the park (and your elevation), and sometimes it just changes for fun! Use my packing guide as part of my Banff travel planner to stay organized!

So with that in mind, you’ll want to pack lighter layers that you can easily add and take off throughout the day. I lived in my leggings and puffer jacket. Leggings, like these Lululemon Align dupes on Amazon, are a good base leg layer that can also be worn without anything else on top of them, but they’re thin enough to add a second layer on top of.

A puffer jacket, like this one, adds a lot of warmth, but also packs up pretty small. And even if you’re travelling to Banff in the summer, I was really happy that I packed some light gloves and a hat (and no, not a baseball hat, a tuque!).

This is also a very outdoors vacation. So you’ll want to pack clothes for outdoor activities and rain cover. My go to hiking boots these days are the Columbia Newton Ridge because they’re waterproof and I love all the colours I can choose from (and if you wanted to match with your husband or boyfriend, you can because they sell the same style and colours for men!).

Be sure to also pack a rain jacket, and you might even want to consider bringing waterproof pants too depending on how many outdoor activities you’re doing!